Study Reveals 'Tell-Tail' Signs of Frustration in Fox Squirrels (VIDEO)

University of California - Berkeley

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A new study finds that fox squirrels flick their tails when frustrated. The findings suggest that their tail-flicking irritation leads them to try new strategies to solve problems.

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Video footage courtesy of Mikel Delgado; edited by Stephen McNally

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